Date Night at Fernandina Beach
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Whenever David and I travel, we like to experience at least one romantic date night. Happy hour, dinner, desserts, and a nightcap… the whole works! That was especially true during our stay on Amelia Island. The historic town was just so charming. That alone was enough to make for a romantic destination. If you live in town or planning your own visit, here was our perfect date night in Fernandina Beach.
Happy Hour at the Principal’s Office
In my personal experience, every great date night starts with a happy hour. In Fernandina Beach, we decided to start our evening at the Principal’s Office. Located in the historic Amelia Schoolhouse Inn, this was a charming little spot to start things off. With a great cocktail list and fully stocked bar, everyone can find something to suit their pallet. I highly recommend ordering the Recess, a delicious concoction of Vodka, Aperol, Basil, Blueberry, and Grapefruit Bitters.
Dinner at Le Clos
The next stop was an extremely memorable meal at Le Clos. Inside a colorful cottage is a sophisticated French restaurant. Opening in 1996, this spot effortlessly brings Provençal dishes to North Florida. We ate so well on this night with a full dining experience. Starting with classic escargots, David and I shared some surf-and-turf with perfectly cooked scallops and bistro steak. It’s the kind of meal that you think about for days to come. Before your own French-inspired date night, be sure to make a reservation.
Dessert To-Go at Fantastic Fudge
After a truly decadent meal, we opted to take a stroll through town before dessert. We kept hearing amazing reviews about the local fidgety, so of course, we had to try for ourselves! Admittedly, I’m not the biggest fudge person, but at 8 o’clock on a Friday, this was the place to be! They offer all kinds of sweet treats, but we grabbed some Maple Walnut Fudge (David’s favorite) and saved it for later.
Night Cap at The Decantery
We ended our evening with one final cocktail at The Decantery. This was a perfect place to end the night. They have a fantastic cocktail list, that changes seasonally. The bartender, Austin, whipped some delicious off-menu drinks. Since my go-to cocktail is a daiquiri, I was given a “Halle Berry”. It was a twist on the classic with strawberry and a touch of jalapeño. Delicious!
Whether you live in town, in Florida, or afar having a special date night can make the simplest of weekends feel so special. If you are looking for a spot for a romantic getaway, I simply cannot recommend this corner of the Sunshine State enough. Cheers!
Love from Florida,
Katie
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